How 420 Loans Affect Real Estate And Land Sales Nationally

Currently, 29 states and the District of Columbia (DC) have enacted laws that make the use of marijuana legal. Seven of those states, and DC, have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Several more have legalized medical marijuana.

Renovations to Protect Your Investment in Colder Climates

Every location has some element of inclement weather that the residents of that area must deal with on an ongoing basis. There may be very pleasant days at some times. When the dirge of the specific weather condition comes, everyone must contend with it.

How to Fix And Flip an Investment Property With Storm Damage

Storm damaged residential real estate seems like the perfect fix and flip opportunity. The premise of repairing the storm damage and flipping the house may seem straightforward. As anyone experienced in renovations can testify there is nothing straightforward about this aspect of the real estate investment business.

How Are Weather Patterns Influencing U.S. Home Sales?

Weather affects home sales. This is a very straightforward conclusion that can be drawn by anyone trying to sell a home during a blizzard, hurricane or other severe weather event. If potential buyers cannot get to the house, they cannot make a decision to buy it.

Latest Fall Curb Appeal Trends For Your Investment Property

Curb appeal is a critical part of marketing real estate investment properties, and each season brings its own unique challenges and opportunities. The need to make a great first impression in the fall is just as great as any other time of year, but the distinct quality of fall presents some fantastic opportunities that are just not available in the winter, spring or summer.

Hurricane Irma and Harvey’s Role in Real Estate Investing

For the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, the thought of a hurricane is a fact of life. Recently, the fact is that violent storms have made life unbearable for millions of coastal residents. In spite of this recurring devastation, there are increasing numbers of Americans living in coastal areas prone to hurricanes.

How the Proposed 2017 Tax Reform Plan Can Affect RECF

While it’s difficult to know for sure what will be included in a final draft of a proposed tax reform plan, let alone one that is passed by Congress and approved by the president, we do have some clues about what may be included in the plan.

Five Traits Hard Money Lenders Evaluate in a Loan Borrower

A real estate loan borrower’s profile plays a salient role in the lender’s due diligence process and analysis. The mortgagee reviews the mortgagor, in a comprehensive manner, in order to deem any lending activity a prudent risk to the loan portfolio.

Keys to a Successful Refinance on a Real Estate Investment

Changes in the interest rate environment and changes in financial circumstances have made refinancing a fact of life for the active real estate investor. Individual homeowners may be able to stick their head in the sand and steadfastly pay off a 30 year fully amortized mortgage.

What is a Blanket Loan and When Should Investors Use It?

There are a variety of tools and techniques that the savvy real estate investor has under their belt which allows them to adapt and adjust to a range of situations. From understanding how to use a financial calculator to simply knowing the most commonly used terms, experienced investors build a repertoire that is suitable for the specific area of real estate investing they choose to focus on.